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Lawmakers to Consider Phone Ban for Drivers
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — Driving while using a cell phone or other hand-held device could be prohibited in Pennsylvania. House Appropriations Minority Chairman Rep. Joseph...
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Plant Pansies this Fall for Two Seasons of Color
As you stroll through the garden centers and nurseries this fall, you'll find colorful pansies and violas—both great choices for fall planting. Ideally, these cool-weather loving flowers should be...
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Even Lazy Summer Days Offer Learning Opportunities
Matt and I have homeschooled our children for years. So when summer comes around, I don’t know who’s more excited – us or them. After the last test is graded, we throw on Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out...
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State Roundup: National Conventions Wrap up as Harrisburg Looks Ahead
By PA Independent HARRISBURG – The Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., dominated the political arena this week, from first lady Michelle Obama on opening night to former President Bill...
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Philadelphia Eagles Don't Deserve This Victory
Too many turnovers. Too many penalties. Too many mistakes. Too bad. The Philadelphia Eagles shouldn't be losing football games to the Cleveland Browns. And they almost did. After losing the lead, the...
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Upper Moreland to Appoint Acting Police Chief
Last month Thomas Nestel accepted a job with SEPTA to create a vacancy for Police Chief in the Upper Moreland Police Department. Tonight, Lieutenant Alex Levy will be named the new Acting Police Chief...
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Friday Night Lights: Week 2
Bensalem edged out Pennridge in overtime, Neshaminy rolled over Hatsboro-Horsham, and Bristol High received a forfeit victory when Calvary Christian was unable to field a team as Friday Night Lights...
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A 'Sunsational' Week Ahead
Arguably the most wonderful time of the year is upon us in the weather world. With apologies to Andy Williams, I think September and October are much more "wonderful" since days are still mild,...
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Police: Be Alert, Recent Surge in Daytime Burglaries
The following alert was released by the Upper Moreland Police Department via nixle.com: Upper Moreland Township and surrounding townships have experienced a recent surge in daytime residential...
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Regional Roundup: Pedestrians Struck in Warminster
Pedestrians Struck in Warminster Neighborhood: Police are investigating the accident that occurred Monday morning at the intersection of Claire and Magnolia roads. Get the full story on Warminster...
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Angels Seen at Flight 93 Crash Site on 9/11?
A former FBI community liaison has revealed that she believes she saw legions of angels in the mist at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2011. Lillie Leonardi is a former police...
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He's a Family Guy!
It seems to meThat all you seeIs violence in moviesAnd sex on TV… If those lines are the intro to one of your favorite television shows, then you've a treat in store at the end of the month. Family...
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Lab Director to Serve Time for False Water Tests
The laboratory director of a Douglassville-based company has been sentenced to nine months in prison stemming from an 84-count indictment, which includes 30 Clean Water Act violations and false...
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Women of Willow Grove to Give Donation to Needy Family
The Women of Willow Grove will award a gift card to a needy family at their first luncheon meeting on Tuesday, September 11. The award will be accepted by a staff member of State Representative Tom...
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Remembering 9/11: An Image Gallery
As the nation reflects on the anniversary of September 11, many images come to mind. Here are just a handful of photographs from the local memorials, including sites in New York, Pennsylvania and New...
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Dance School Awards Three Scholarships
Elements Dance Factory hopes to keep the memory of 11-year-old Sarah Pulaski alive through scholarships in her name to four area girls. In a ceremony on Sunday, Brynn Emsley, Felicia Frugoli,...
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Man Connected with Murder Caught in Huntingdon Valley 14 Years Later
On Thursday, Sept. 6, a fugitive connected with a murder stemming back to 1998 was finally caught after 14 years on the run. Carlos Rodriguez Alcala was arrested after U.S. Marshals received...
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Natural Gas Fee Yields Higher-Than-Expected Revenue
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania is set to collect more than $200 million in retroactive fees from natural gas drillers who operated in the state during 2011. A report released...
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Upper Moreland to Host History of Cheltenham
The Upper Moreland Historical Association will host Mrs. Mary Washington who will give a presentation on the colorful and interesting history of our neighboring Cheltenham Township. The meeting will...
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PA Has More Taxpayers Than the National Average
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — To put it mildly, Mitt Romney’s secretly recorded statements discussing 47 percent of Americans were filled with some gross exaggerations. But that 47...
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